How to pronounce palatalization
Say it like pal-uh-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. Palatalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY).
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- pal
- uh
- tuh
- lih
- ZAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Palatalization pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- palGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ZAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of palatalization
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pal-uh-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun.
What does palatalization mean?
- The state or quality of being palatalized, of pronouncing a sound with the tongue against the palate of the mouth that normally is not.“The word "nature" is commonly pronounced with a palatalization of the letter t to sound like ch.”
- An instance of pronunciation in which a sound is palatalized.
Where does palatalization come from?
From palatal + -ization or palatalize + -ation.
Words that rhyme with palatalization
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of palatalization.
Questions about saying palatalization
How do you pronounce palatalization?
Say pal-uh-tuh-lih-ZAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpælətəlɪˈzeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in palatalization?
Palatalization has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (ZAY). Broken into parts: pal · uh · tuh · lih · ZAY · shun.
Is palatalization pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpælətəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/ (pal-uh-tuh-ly-ZAY-shun).